Key result
Idiopathic premature closure of the ductus arteriosus is an uncommon event that can cause increased right ventricular pressure, pulmonary hypertension, and fetal death if left untreated.
Population
An otherwise healthy fetus
Design
Case report
Authors
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Raises awareness for this rare fetal complication among sonographers; leaves open the need for prospective data on incidence and outcomes.
Case Report
Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus is a rare but potentially fatal condition that can lead to right ventricular pressure overload and pulmonary hypertension.
Operle et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus. Idiopathic premature closure of the ductus arteriosus is an uncommon event that can cause increased right ventricular pressure, pulmonary hypertension, and fetal death if left untreated.
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